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One of the Baltic nations in Central Europe bordered by Belarus, the Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia, and the Ukraine, Poland manages to stand out among the rest with its rich history, amazing countryside, and its distinct cultural appeal. From its first settlement in Biskupin sometime prior to the seventh century BC, to its Roman roots, and the eventual golden era during the 14th through the 16th century when its kingdom stretched from the Baltic to the Black and Adriatic seas, Poland has long been a standard of stability within the region. And yet, for a country with such a noble heritage, Poland has been overrun more times than most, due to its strategic location in Europe. It has seen more than its share of war, yet the country has rebounded time and time again until now it stands, proud and straight, as it marches into the 21st century.

Unlike many of its neighbors, Poland did not embrace communism; it was forced into it. The topic is quite controversial with most of its residents, and while remnants of the Iron Curtain remain the country has been making major progress and is considered one of the more stable members of the European Union, with a robust economy that has flourished since its official joining in 2004. It is a country that is accessible to all levels of travelers, and first-timers will want to make their headquarters in the capital city of Warsaw. From here, visitors can branch out into some of the most amazing countryside that Europe has to offer. From the largest primeval forest remaining in Europe at the Bialowieza National Park, to the endless snaking of rivers and lakes that make up the Great Masurian Lakes region, to the mountain resort at Zakopane and the accompanying ski resorts, to the ancient royal city of Krakow, there is so much experience in Poland that it would take a lifetime of visits to accomplish.